HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-0806 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 6, 1991
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Golden called the meeting to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance at 7:34 P.M. on the above date in the Council
Chambers. Laws, Reid, Williams, Winthrop, and Arnold were present.
Acklin was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 16,
1991 were approved as presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS: 1) Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting - Dottie Tryk, City of Grants Pass, presented the
award to Finance Dir. Jill Turner. Tryk said only 1300 municipalities
out of a possible 82,000 received this award, and Ashland has done so
three times. Turner thanked the Council, Budget Committee and her
Staff for their assistance in earning the award. 2) Super Good Cents
- Mayor Golden presented Stu Smith, Ashland Conservation Division,
with awards from Bonneville Power Administration's Super Good Cents
Program for excellence in three categories, one of which is "Overall
SGC Program Excellence". Robbin Pearce-Smith who oversees Ashland's
SOLVE program, accepted an award from the National Environmental
Awards Council for air pollution reduction efforts. 3) National
Weather Service - Mike Brooks of this agency, presented the Mayor with
a plaque in appreciation of the City's maintenance of a cooperative
station at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The National Weather
Service is celebrating 100 years as a civilian agency, and is
recognizing 11 of the 350 Oregon cooperative stations as a part of the
celebration. Sadie Williams, on behalf of her late husband Clarence,
accepted a certificate of appreciation from the City for maintaining
the cooperative weather station in Ashland for 37 years.
CONSENT AGENDA: Winthrop requested that item two be pulled for
discussion, and moved to approve items 1) Minutes of Boards,
Commissions and Committees; and 3) Memo from Dir. of Public Works
regarding final EIS for Mr. Ashland Ski area; Arnold seconded, all
AYES on voice vote. Winthrop asked that Public Wks. Dir. Hall update
the Council on item 2) Memo regarding Wastewater Treatment Plant
Facilities Plan. Hall said that due to Councilor Laws' recent
questions concerning the fish in Bear Creek, the DEQ, Oregon Dept. of
Fish & Wildlife and City Staff have met and are discussing conditions
which affect the fish, i.e. temperature of the water, flow volumes,
and dissolved oxygen. As a result the D.E.Q. has granted the City a
one-year extension to make a decision on a preferred alternative and
submit a program plan. Winthrop moved to approve Brown & Caldwell's
corrections to the Facilities Plan, Reid seconded, all AYES on voice
vote.
PUBLIC HEARING: P.A. No. 91-068 - Comprehensive Plan Map Change.
Planning Dir. Fregonese explained that this action is to correct a
mapping error which was recently brought to his attention. The
subject property, located behind 50 W. Nevada Street, should be shown
as Single-family Residential, not Open Space. The public hearing was
opened and there was no comment from the audience. Winthrop moved to
approve the planning action, Laws seconded, all YES on roll call vote.
Williams abstained because he is co-owner of the nurseries located on
the property.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1) Memo from Public Works Dir. - Emergency
Generator at Ashland Creek Sewage Pump Station - Odors at Sewage
Treatment Plant - Sink Hole on Iowa St. Public Works Director Steve
Hall reviewed a memo included in the packet for Council information.
Chemicals to reduce odors at the S.T.P. will cost $5,000 - $6,000 per
year. Information only, no action necessary.
2) C.P.A.C. Appointments - Postponed until August 20th.
NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: 1) Adoption of Findings of Fact - P.A.
91-067 (Zone change at 250 N. Pioneer) - Postponed until August 20th.
2) Adoption of Findings - P.A. 91-049 (Zone change at 80 Hargadine
St.) - postponed until August 20th.
3) Adoption of Findings - Ashland Community Hospital - C.U.P. -
Winthrop asked that this item be deferred until after the August 12th
hearing on financing of northwest area water improvements. Arnold
said this is the first time this issue has been discussed in
conjunction with the project, which needs to move ahead. Williams
said a building permit can be withheld if the Council decides to
extend the water moratorium area. Arnold moved to adopt the Findings,
Conclusions and Orders on P.A. 90-028, Williams seconded, and the
motion failed on roll call vote as follows: Reid, Winthrop and Laws,
NO; Willjams and Arnold; YES.
4) Cigarette rending Machines - A communication from Dick Thierolf,
Jr., Acting City Attorney, said the State regulates these machines,
and no action by Council is necessary.
5) Open Space Funding Survey - It was agreed to hold a study session
with the Parks Commission on Monday, August 12, 1991 from 6:30 to 7:30
P.M.
6) Pavement Cut Request - D. June Smith, 113 High St., is requesting
permission to cut pavement for installation of a gas service. Hall
said the paving is under the 5-year moratorium until September of
1992. Laws moved to approve the request, Reid seconded, and the
motion carried on voice vote with Winthrop dissenting.
7) Recycling Task Force - Concept Paper - For information only. Laws
will serve as alternate Council liaison when Reid cannot attend the
meetings.
PUBLIC FORUM: Carl Oates, 351 Granite St., read a letter from Granite
Street residents asking that the Council again consider extending the
northwest moratorium area to include Granite Street. Arnold moved to
place the request on the agenda for the August 12th public hearing,
Williams seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Brent Thompson, Vice-
President of the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, asked that the
Council consider re-opening negotiations for the purchase of the
Brevik property for open space. This 110 acres is near the Superior
Lumber Co. land and Dr. Epstein's property. Thompson also suggested
retaining portions of streets and/or alleys for walkways/trails at the
time they are vacated. There was no further comment from the audience.
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ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1) 250 N. Pioneer - An
ordinance was read rezoning the property from Multi-family
residential-low density to Employment. Winthrop moved to second
reading, Laws seconded, all YES on roll call vote.
2) Amend Comp. Plan Map - 250 N. Pioneer - The ordinance was read and
Laws moved to second reading, Williams seconded, all YES on roll call
vote.
3) Set Public Hg. - Crowson Rd. Annexation - An ordinance was read
dispensing with an election and setting the public hearing for
September 3, 1991. Williams moved to second reading and Winthrop
seconded. Laws objects to the emergency clause and Winthrop agrees.
The motion passed on roll call vote with Laws and Winthrop dissenting.
4) Affordable Housing Income Levels - Reid said the rental amounts
shown are high and asked that Staff supply true income levels for
Ashland. Winthrop suggested tabling the resolution until August 20th
when this information can be presented by Staff. No further action
taken.
5) City/County Insurance Services - Resolution authorizing membership
in the City/County Insurance Service Trust Property Self-Insurance
Pool for a three-year period. Williams moved to adopt same, Arnold
seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. #91-30)
6) Set Public Hg. - Tolman Creek Rd. L.I.D. - Resolution setting
public hearing for September 3, 1991. Arnold moved to adopt same,
Winthrop seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Laws asked that
information be provided concerning which properties are commercial,
residential and vacant. (Reso. #91-31)
7) Regional Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team - Fire Chief
Woodley asked for authorization for the Mayor to sign the contract
extension, effective through December 31, 1991. Arnold moved to
authorize same, Reid seconded, all YES on roll call vote.
OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Winthrop asked about the
Greyhound bus depot situation. After a short discussion, Arnold said
the Traffic Safety Commission will discuss possible locations and
report back to Council.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
Nan E. ~ '
City Recorder
Catherine M. Golden
Mayor
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